David M. John
I.
What is the organization of which you are the CEO
General Electric Manufacturing Solutions (GEMS), LLC.
16201 Three Wide Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76177
II.
How, and to what extent is this organization involved in and impacted by
globalization

Spring, 2016 - Take Home Test 3 Mgt 591
Question 1 (12 points 1 point each) Research Question: For improvement initiatives,
list originator and web address or journal reference, and when it was originated. Discuss
what the initiative is and why it is rele

(a) the phases of a team life cycle
Activation
Growth
Stability/Maturity
Decline
Demise or Termination
(b) why teams lose momentum
Teams lose momentum when they are not properly maintained and nurtured. A lack of proper
interventions may also cause a team

David M. John
MGMT 591
Dr. Pryor
Discuss and upload here:
1. Why/Why chart
Why/why charts serve as a quick brainstorming tool where a series of why questions are asked in order
to determine root caused and effects.
Example: The number of defects per unit

Core Competencies
Team 4 is comprised of a small group of talented individuals from varying backgrounds. This provides
the diversity needed to produce a high level product. Talent/experience within the team includes, but is
not limited to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Process Failures
Failure Mode Effects Analysis
Before looking at how a burdensome bureaucracy can affect processes, and may or may
not lead to a process failure, we must understand more about process failure. Whenever there is
a failure in a process, it i

What quality awards exist in the U.S., Japan, Europe, and at least two other geographical areas (e.g.,
Thailand)? Visit NIST and the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award website. Provide web links
with comments.
In the United States, obviously you have

Describe the values and culture that must exist for Strategic Quality Management (SQM) to be
successful. Which authors and organizational leaders have the best ideas on this subject?
Since the concept of shared values is very important to SQM [Pry07], cau

How can systems thinking help the U.S. and other countries succeed in PREVENTING terrorist
activities?
To me, having spent quite a bit of time in the military, this is a very complex question. I do not think that
we arent already utilizing systems thinkin

DISCUSS SOME, NOT ALL: What are the 5 elements of the 5Ps Strategic Leadership Model? Why are
they relevant to the strategic management of an organization? Why must they be aligned?
5Ps Strategic Leadership Model:
1. Purpose
2. Principles
3. Processes
4.